As Earth's Rotation Slows Over Time,Earth Loses Angular Momentum

question 65

Multiple Choice

As Earth's rotation slows over time,Earth loses angular momentum.What happens to it?

• A) It is transferred to the Moon,which causes the Moon to rotate faster.
• B) It is transferred to the Moon,which causes the Moon to increase its orbital radius.
• C) It is transferred to the Moon,which causes the Moon to increase its orbital period.
• D) Angular momentum is not conserved in this case.

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